Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, November 2nd:

W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB Quick QuoteWRB - Free Report) : This insurance holding company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.5% over the last 60 days.

W.R. Berkley Corporation Price and Consensus

W.R. Berkley Corporation price-consensus-chart | W.R. Berkley Corporation Quote

W. R. Berkley has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 14.22, compared with 18.20 for the industry. The company possesses a  Value Score  of B.

W.R. Berkley Corporation PE Ratio (TTM)

W.R. Berkley Corporation pe-ratio-ttm | W.R. Berkley Corporation Quote

Byline Bancorp, Inc. (BY Quick QuoteBY - Free Report) : This bank holding company for Byline Bank carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.3% over the last 60 days.

Byline Bancorp, Inc. Price and Consensus

Byline Bancorp, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Byline Bancorp, Inc. Quote

Byline has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.95, compared with 9.40 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

Byline Bancorp, Inc. PE Ratio (TTM)

Byline Bancorp, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm | Byline Bancorp, Inc. Quote

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NSANY Quick QuoteNSANY - Free Report) : This automobile giant carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.5% over the last 60 days.

Nissan Motor Co. Price and Consensus

Nissan Motor Co. price-consensus-chart | Nissan Motor Co. Quote

Nissan has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 5.38, compared with 6.00 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Nissan Motor Co. PE Ratio (TTM)

Nissan Motor Co. pe-ratio-ttm | Nissan Motor Co. Quote

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